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Location: Maryland, USA | I'll look into it...but the price was killing me on the Les Paul, and it appears its going to kill me on the Hamers ;) |
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Location: closely held secret | Everyone dies. But not everyone dies with a classy geetar in their hands. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | SP,
Let us know what you get. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Having a nice guitar won't make you a better player, but having a nice guitar will make you want to play better. Sometimes that's what it takes to get there.
I have improved to mediocre on accoustics, but I still stink on electrics, so the statement that I just made is still in the theory stage for me. |
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Location: SoCal | Stephen P,
Have you looked at the Les Paul Standard Lite ?
I picked mine up in 2004 for $900 BIN on eBay. It is in my gallery under posts.
I still see them up for auction periodically. You can still grab one in excellent condition or better for a grand.
It is a double cut and doesn't have a bound neck or a flame top though.
It is very comfortable due to the lighter weight. |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | I'm really not into Gibsons, but check out this Les Paul at Musician's Friend website. It seems to be a nice deal at $850 bucks, plus it's a Gibson, it's made in the USA and you can buy it brand spankin' new.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=141/g=home/search/detail/bas... |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Another alternative is a Gibson L6-S.
Awesome guitar from the 70's that was originally meant to replace the Les Paul. I use to own 3 of them.
Good buys still on ebay for under $750. Just make sure it is all original with the 5 way chicken switch. Also stay away from the deluxe where the strings go through the body. |
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Location: london | a little suggestion... for $400-$700 you could bet a gibson marauder. they are awsome guitars completly overlooked by just about everyone. similar to ovation electrics. adam jones (tool) used it on aenima recordings and uses a les paul custom live.
well worth looking into. a 70's collectible.. for the price of ?? what good guitar van you get for 400 bucks seriously.
also a yamaha sg 2000 is great little ass kicker. (do you know them?) |
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Location: Midland, MI | I've always thought a Gibson Nighthawk or Blueshawk would be fun to play with. Cheaper than an LP, at any rate. |
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Location: San Bernardino, California | Gibson has started to make the Blueshawk again.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=141/g=home/search/detail/bas...
They can produce a lot of different sounds. And they weigh around seven pounds. |
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Location: Midland, MI | I picked up a Digitech GNX4 the other night. That, combined with the Steinberger, is incredible fun. Who needs a Les Paul? ;) |
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Location: Maryland, USA | I've thought about it, and I'd like to thank you for all the help, but I've decided not to get any substitutes for my craving - I need the real thing.
It may cost more, but I'm going to get a Gibson Les Paul Standard.
It may take awhile, but when I get one I'll take lots of pictures and tell you all how it is.
Thanks again,
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Location: Midland, MI | I think that's your best bet, Steve. If you have your heart set on an LP Std., anything else will feel like a compromise. Then the 'buyers remorse' will set in. Stick to your guns...when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. |
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Location: SoCal | "Zorro"? |
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Location: Midland, MI | I thought it was David Carradine. :) |
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| sooo.... Grasshopper what did we learn today?
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Location: Midland, MI | I thought that was:
Hey, JoJO, whadda you say?
We all want to know what you learned today!
My three year old watches this insipid Disney k-rap called 'JoJos Circus' sometimes...maybe once or twice a week. The stupid theme song keeps popping into my head. It's annoying (and it's Disney, so it's evil).
I learned that the GNX4 is freaking cray-zee, bay-bee! And that Steven really wants an LP Standard. :) |
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Location: San Bernardino, California | Still looking for a LP?
http://cgi.ebay.com/1987-Gibson-Les-Paul-Custom-Lite-RARE-White-Nic... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | How about $700 for a black LP Studio? Couple blocks down the street from me. It's my understanding that the Studio is just a Standard with out the dress, but my knowledge of Gibsons (or any other guitar) is suspect. |
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Location: Maryland, USA | Studio's DO sound different than a Standard Les Paul. I really don't like them after have played some.
But that Studio Vintage Les Paul made of all mahogony has a GREAT sound that I played.
I like it better than the LP Standard. I fell in love with it. But (look on the general page) I decided to make my own Les Paul style guitar, with everything I want.
But if anyone else is looking, just try that all Mahogony LP Studio - It is FANTASTIC. |
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Location: toneville USA | Originally posted by cruster:
I picked up a Digitech GNX4 the other night. That, combined with the Steinberger, is incredible fun. Who needs a Les Paul? ;) :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
well, these guys do...
jimmy page, joe perry, alex lifeson, randy rhoads, duane allman, eric clapton, jeff beck, me, les paul, you, the edge...
shall i continue? |
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